UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Nov 11 2025CRIME

Smart Justice: How Data is Changing Youth Crime Outcomes

Youth crime is often sensationalized in the media, creating a false impression of a growing crisis. In reality, data shows a significant decline in youth crime and detention rates. Minors make up less than 10% of all arrests, contradicting the media's portrayal of young people as the primary threat to public safety. Instead of relying on fear-driven policies, commun...

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Ears and Height: A New Clue for Detectives

In the world of crime-solving, every little detail counts. Detectives often rely on bones and body parts to figure out who a person was. But sometimes, not all parts are found. So, what do they do when they can't find the usual stuff like feet or hands? They look for other clues, like the head and face. One interesting area they study is the ear. Yes, the ear! Scien...

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Nov 11 2025FINANCE

Crypto Trading Comes to Openbank in Spain

Openbank, a digital banking service under Santander, has started offering crypto trading in Spain. This move is part of a bigger trend where banks are starting to take cryptocurrencies more seriously. Just last month, bitcoin reached new highs, and this has caught the attention of many banks and their customers. Openbank's new service lets users buy, sell, and hold ...

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Nov 11 2025FINANCE

Banking Meets Crypto: SoFi's Big Move

SoFi, a major financial company, has just launched a new crypto platform. This is a big deal because it's the first time a national bank in the U. S. has offered crypto services to regular customers. The platform lets people buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin right from their bank accounts. And it's not just Bitcoin. Customers can also trade Ethereum and Solana, with more c...

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Nov 11 2025FINANCE

Dollar's Digital Makeover: Is Trump's Plan on Track?

Trump's vision for upgrading the U. S. payment system is in motion, but the finish line is still far off. The GENIUS Act, aimed at modernizing the outdated financial infrastructure, is a significant part of his plan. Trump has been vocal about his support for the crypto industry, praising its rapid growth and potential to revolutionize the financial system. The form...

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI and Crypto: A Powerful Team to Tackle Tech Troubles

AI is growing fast, but it's facing some big problems. It's using too much power, keeping things secret, and making it hard for small players to compete. Crypto might just be the solution. By using blockchain, we can make data more open, share computing power, and even fight bias in AI. Right now, a few big companies control most of the AI world. They own the cloud ...

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Nov 11 2025FINANCE

Brazil's Crypto Crackdown: What It Means for You

Brazil's central bank has rolled out new regulations that bring crypto companies under stricter oversight. These rules, which will come into effect in 2026, classify certain crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations. This means that stablecoin transactions and transfers involving self-custody wallets will be subject to the same scrutiny as traditional curren...

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Nov 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Money Talks: The Climate Finance Challenge

The world is facing a huge bill for climate change. Countries are trying to switch to clean energy and get ready for extreme weather. This costs a lot of money. The topic of who pays for this is getting more heated as the costs and risks grow. Climate finance is money from governments, banks, investors, and charities. It helps countries cut down on greenhouse gases ...

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Nov 11 2025WEATHER

New Jersey's Chilly Surprise: Snow Flurries and Gusty Winds Take Over

New Jersey is in for a chilly treat this week, with snow flurries and strong winds making their presence known. The state is under the grip of a cold air mass, bringing temperatures down to the mid-20s to around 30 degrees in the morning. But don't let the sunshine fool you, because it's going to feel much colder than it looks. Wind chill values are expected to drop...

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Carry Your Phone: The iPhone Pocket

Apple has a new accessory that might make you raise an eyebrow. It's called the iPhone Pocket, and it's a stretchy, knitted pouch designed to hold your iPhone and other small items. Think of it as a modern take on the old iPod socks, but for your phone. This accessory is a collaboration between Apple and fashion brand Issey Miyake. It's made from a single piece of f...

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